Electricity and Hydroelectric Power Quiz

What is electricity?

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from wind

• A form of energy from charged particles

• A type of renewable energy

What does renewable energy refer to?

• Energy from non-renewable sources

• Energy from batteries

• Energy that is continuously and naturally replenished

• Energy from fossil fuels

What is hydroelectric power?

• Energy generated from water

• Energy from wind

• Energy from fossil fuels

• Energy from the sun

Why is hydroelectric power considered efficient and clean?

• It uses fossil fuels

• It uses a non-renewable resource

• It produces a lot of waste

• It uses a renewable natural resource

When did the construction of the Tama tidal power scheme begin?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1950

• 1960

How many streams and rivers does the Tama tidal power scheme harness?

• 10

• 20

• 36

• 50

Which power station is considered the brains of the operation?

• Wake Adam

• Talk Our New

• Irani Pour

• Minaya

How many sections is the Tong a little power scheme divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 4

What is the length of the tunnel used in the western diversion?

• 25 km

• 16.5 km

• 10 km

• 20 km

What is the purpose of the minimum flows maintained below intakes?

• To reduce water usage

• To increase water levels

• To support the Blue Duck habitat

• To generate more electricity